Explore essential guides, toolkits, and research to help you mentor, support, and raise boys into strong, responsible young men.
Guides
Practical tools to help you mentor, support, and raise boys to become confident, responsible young men.
Download free guides created by experts, mentors, and leaders committed to the future of boys around the world.
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Parenting Boys in a Modern World
This guide equips parents with insights on emotional support, communication, and helping boys navigate technology, school, and friendships.
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Mentoring Boys: A Beginner’s Guide
A step-by-step guide for anyone mentoring boys aged 7–18, filled with tips, conversation starters, and role-modeling principles.
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Organizing a Boys Day Celebration
A practical guide for schools, churches, and community leaders to plan impactful International Boys Day events. Includes checklists, templates, and ideas.
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Empowering Young Leaders
Teach boys how to lead through service, empathy, and courage. Perfect for mentors, coaches, and teachers.
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Emotional Intelligence for Boys
Help boys understand and manage their emotions with simple tools, reflection questions, and real-life scenarios.
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Toolkits
Download ready-to-use resources to help you host events, mentor boys, and support their growth in practical ways.
Each toolkit is filled with templates, activities, posters, and ideas for making a real impact.
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School & Educator Toolkit
Empower teachers and school leaders to engage boys in learning, leadership, and social-emotional growth. Includes:
In-class activity ideas
Lesson discussion prompts
Parent communication templates
Mini assembly guide
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Boys Day Celebration Toolkit
Plan your own International Boys Day event with ease! Includes:
Event planning checklist
Sample programs and activities
Posters, flyers, and banners
Social media templates
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Mentor Engagement Toolkit
For mentors and community leaders guiding boys aged 7–18. Includes:
Weekly mentorship activity planner
Goal-setting sheets
Group discussion guides
Recognition & awards template
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Parent & Guardian Toolkit
Support your son's emotional, academic, and social development at home. Includes:
Conversation starters
Family challenge cards
Tech & media boundaries guide
Self-care checklist for parents
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Social Media & Awareness Toolkit
Spread the message! This toolkit helps you advocate online for boys and amplify International Boys Day. Includes:
Hashtag strategy
Shareable graphics
Sample posts for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
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Research & Reports
Explore data-driven insights, studies, and global reports that highlight the realities, needs, and potential of boys around the world.
Use these findings to inform your programs, policies, mentorship, and advocacy efforts.
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Boys & Mental Health: What the Data Shows
This report dives into the emotional and psychological challenges boys encounter and how families, schools, and communities can respond.
Anxiety, depression, and resilience
Access to counseling and peer support
Cultural expectations and mental strength
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State of Boys Global Report 2025
An annual snapshot of the challenges and opportunities boys face globally—covering education, mental health, safety, and leadership.
Includes regional statistics
Policy recommendations
Trends from over 30 countries
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Education Gap: Why Some Boys Fall Behind
An in-depth look at the academic performance gap between boys and girls, and how to close it.
Literacy and reading struggles
Dropout rates and engagement
Solutions that work in schools
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Best Practices in Mentoring Young Males
A global review of mentorship programs and strategies proven to support boys’ development and prevent risk behavior.
Case studies from Africa, the U.S., and Europe
Age-based strategies
Community and faith-based mentorship
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The Impact of Father Involvement on Boys
Research-backed insights into how fathers and male role models shape the development, behavior, and self-esteem of boys.
Fatherless homes and outcomes
Positive male mentoring
Faith, discipline, and fatherhood
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Research & Reports
Explore data-driven insights, studies, and global reports that highlight the realities, needs, and potential of boys around the world.
Use these findings to inform your programs, policies, mentorship, and advocacy efforts.
State of Boys Global Report 2025
An annual snapshot of the challenges and opportunities boys face globally—covering education, mental health, safety, and leadership.
Includes regional statistics
Policy recommendations
Trends from over 30 countries
👉 [Download Report]
Boys & Mental Health: What the Data Shows
This report dives into the emotional and psychological challenges boys encounter and how families, schools, and communities can respond.
Anxiety, depression, and resilience
Access to counseling and peer support
Cultural expectations and mental strength
👉 [Download Report]
The Impact of Father Involvement on Boys
Research-backed insights into how fathers and male role models shape the development, behavior, and self-esteem of boys.
Fatherless homes and outcomes
Positive male mentoring
Faith, discipline, and fatherhood
👉 [Download Report]
Education Gap: Why Some Boys Fall Behind
An in-depth look at the academic performance gap between boys and girls, and how to close it.
Literacy and reading struggles
Dropout rates and engagement
Solutions that work in schools
👉 [Download Report]
Best Practices in Mentoring Young Males
A global review of mentorship programs and strategies proven to support boys’ development and prevent risk behavior.
Case studies from Africa, the U.S., and Europe
Age-based strategies
Community and faith-based mentorship
👉 [Download Report]